Recently, we were honored to share the news that the Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation is re-opening its Adult Daycare at 201 Cascades Avenue. SNMCAC is now holding an open house for senior citizens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at the facility. Adult Day Care/Respite provides an opportunity for seniors be allowing caregivers a safe place to leave their loved ones in order to maintain employment or conduct their daily activities. For more information, please call (575) 887-0506 or visit www.snmcac.com. If you have any questions, please visit the open house to learn more about this program.
***
Looking for a good murder mystery this weekend? “Murder’s in the Heir,” directed by Lawanda Scholl and Zeph Roberson, will open up at the Carlsbad Community Theatre this weekend. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or at Treasured Moments, Angee’s Flowers or the Blue House. For more information, please visit https://www.carlsbadnmtheatre.com/ Season passes for the theatre are also available. The play’s dates are April 28, 29 and 30 and May 5, 6 and 7. The play is at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The all-star cast will feature Terry Busby, Donia Dunlap, Tessa Folks, Kenny Han, Barbara Hodgkin, Aaron Jones, Dianne Joop, D.J. Knealing, Elena Muñoz, Bobby Read, Zeph Roberson, LaWanda Scholl, Jill Thompson, Amanda Walsworth, and Jaquetta Walterscheid. We hope you’ll support our local community theater.
***
Carlsbad had three members of its fire department who spent the past two weeks at the National Fire Academy, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This is the nation’s best training academy for advanced level emergency response courses. Once accepted, tuition and stay on campus are paid for by the U.S. Fire Administration.
Congratulations to Carlsbad Battalion Chief Alex Luna, Lieutenant Gerard Jaquez and Assistant Chief John Majerus on their selection and completion of this important class. This training will help the Carlsbad Fire Department better respond to potential HazMat emergencies in the area.
***
Many residents of Carlsbad and the surrounding area reported hearing an explosion on Wednesday at around noon. According to Eddy County, sheriff’s deputies investigating the explosion off of Seven Rivers highway found a company utilizing explosives at a gravel quarry. There was no hazard to the community, but the company was advised of fire code requirements. No damage or injuries were reported. The Eddy County Fire and Rescue Department also asked to thank members of the public, who assisted with reporting their concerns.
Sincerely,
Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway